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John Wells - December 21st, 2025 -The Wonder and Meaning of Christmas The Wonder and Meaning of Christmas Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel Isaiah 7:14 The Wonder of Christ’s coming Luke 2:8 And they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart Luke 2:33 Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were of him. Matt 1: 19 Joseph resolved to divorce he quietly, but while he considered these things an angel of the Lord appeared to him The Wonder of Incarnation • The Impossible • “ how can this be ? ” Luke 1:34 • “ with God nothing shall be impossible “ Luke 1:37 • The Unimaginable • Joseph’s world is shattered • “ Joseph resolved to divorce her quietly " • The Indescribable Christ’s coming into the world • Defies science • Defines the ages Isaiah 7:14 – 9: 6 – The Lord’s sign • Isaiah 7: 14 “ Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel ” • Isaiah 9: 2 “ the people who walk in darkness have seen a great light " • Isaiah 9:6 “ Unto to us a child is born, a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called wonderful counselor, the mighty God the everlasting father, prince of peace ” The Mystery of Manifestation • The Revelation of God’s Plan • I Tim 3:16 “ Great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifest in the flesh … • John 13:3 “ Jesus knowing that he was come from God and went to God …laid aside his outer garments…. • John 16:28 “ I came forth from the Father and came into the world … I leave the world and go to the Father • The Revelation of God’s Character • John 17: 6 “ I have manifested your name • I John 1:2 “ This life was manifested and we have seen it • The Revelation of God’s love • I John 4: 7-10 “ In this was manifested the love of God • John 3:16 “ God so loved the world …” The Glory of His Exaltation • His Accession • Luke 24: 49 “ He led them out to Bethany and lifted up his hands and blessed them and was parted from them • Acts 1: 10 “ while they beheld himhe was taken up • His Position • Hebrews 1: 3-4 He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high • Ephesians 1:19 “ He is far above all principality and power and might and dominion • Philippians 2: 9-10 “ God has highly exalted him • His Authority • Matt 28: 18 “ All authority is given unto me “ • Philippians 2:10 “ every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that he is LORD “ What’s my Appropriate Response • Wonder and Marvel • Worship and Believe • Bow and Acknowledge - He is Lord ! Let’s sing ….HYMN OF THE AGES